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Bloodwork shows hyperthyroidism but I feel the hypo symptoms?

I had my thyroid removed through radioactive iodine treatment about 3.5 years ago because I had extreme hyperthyroidism. Since then I have dealt with the ups and downs of finding the right dose of synthroid for me, so I know how my body feels on the hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism ends of the spectrum. A few months ago I stopped taking spirnolactone (for acne) and then a month or so later I stopped taking zoloft (for depression). I do NOT want to go back on these medications. I am active and eat very healthy, however over the past couple months I have gained 15 lbs out of nowhere and feel fatigued and loss of appetite. So I got bloodwork done and went to the Endo only for them to tell me that my bloodwork showed HYPERthyroidism--the opposite of what my body was telling me. They had zero insight as to why I am experiencing this. Anyone know why I'm experiencing opposite effects?
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649848 tn?1534633700
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Can you please post the actual results of your blood tests so we can see what they are?  Please provide reference ranges for the labs, as well, since ranges vary from lab to lab and have to come from your own report.  

Symptoms don't always correlate with labs and it's possible that your doctor is going mostly by TSH, rather than the actual thyroid hormones, Free T3 and Free T4...  We'll be able to tell you more once we see your results and the reference ranges.
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